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Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
When it comes to wild animals, everyone knows that there are certain things you just don't do like try to pet an alligator or tiger. They are wild and can attack you. However, there are other animals that may not appear to be dangerous but are. Some creatures have developed unusal ways of protecting themselves or catch prey and if you come into contact with them can cause you harm or even death.
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Which creature is the deadliest? Is it the insect that bites, the ostrich that kicks, the snake that squeezes, or the shrew that paralyzes? Is it the most venemous, the most poisonous, or the one that infects its victims with a fatal disease? Fascinating facts and spectacular illustrations will inspire young readers to choose which creature they think is the deadliest in this newest picture book collaboration between Guiberson and Spirin. --Publisher...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"The ultimate visual guide to the strongest, scariest, and most dangerous animals on Earth. Dare to discover the frightening facts about all kinds of deadly animals, from their lethal jaws and claws to powerful venoms and stealthy hunting tactics." -- Back cover.
Author
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that the blue dragon sea slug is the length of a paperclip but can store deadly jellyfish venom in its body for use against predators? Or that the golden poison dart frog is only an inch long, but its skin holds enough poison to kill ten people? These tiny terrors don't have to be big to be deadly!"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
©2020.
Language
English
Description
"Animal Planet star and Emmy Award-winning host of YouTube's Brave Wilderness Coyote Peterson is back, and this time he's being BITTEN by some of Earth's wildest beasts in this full-color exploration perfect for fans of The King of Sting and all animal enthusiasts"--
Author
Publisher
Editorial Juventud
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
Español
Description
"When it comes to wild animals, everyone knows that there are certain things you just don't do. It's clearly a bad idea to tease a tiger, pull a python's tail, or bother a black widow spider. But do you know how dangerous it can be to pet a platypus, collect a cone shell, or touch a tang fish? Some creatures have developed unusual ways of protecting themselves or catching prey, and this can make them unexpectedly hazardous to your health. In this...
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Which dangerous animals would win in a fight? Find out in this awesome bindup of four books in the popular Who Would Win? series. The collection features a range of mammals, sea creatures, reptiles, insects, and birds to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, including Rattlesnake vs. Secretary Bird, Lobster vs. Crab, Jaguar vs. Skunk, and Green Ants vs. Army Ants. Kids will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more, alongside photos, charts,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Sterling Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Dangerous animals come in all sizes, big and small. They kill either with their strength, or poisons that come from their bodies. Many of them are very beautiful, but don't let that fool you. Learn about these animals from all over the world.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A venomous lizard the size of a small car. A snake capable of taking down an elephant. A "monster" that sends venom into its victims while it's chewing on them. Sound like the makings of the ultimate thriller movie? It's real life. And it's just the beginning"--
"These venomous beasts are ready to attack! Sink your teeth into this book to discover how black mambas, Komodo dragons, black widows, scorpions, king cobras, and so many more use their...
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